Almandine and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
none
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Almandine and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine and Phenakite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Almandine and Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Almandine and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.